How to Make Your Own Allergy-Friendly Easter Chocolates and Desserts

 It’s fun to give your child fun sweets and gifts for Easter. But many store-bought Easter treats contain many of the most common food allergens – such as egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, wheat, and gluten.You can still give them delicious homemade candies and...

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A Post-Cancer Letter To Pre-Cancer Me

 Dear Pre-Cancer Me…Oh, hey girl. You’re looking great. Cute shoes. ...But you may want to sit down. I’ve got a little bomb to drop on you. This won’t make sense right now, but hear me out…you’re gonna get cancer.I know, right? Crazy. Stage three. Ovarian. Lots of chemo and surgery ahead. Say “sayonara” to your uterus, spleen, ovaries,...

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Yoga & Meditation Helped Me Heal Even as Cancer Destroyed My Bones | Interview with Elly

We interviewed Elly, a young adult breast cancer thriver who leads yoga and meditation sessions for the IHC community. Check out her most recent session here: Elly's April Meditation Session.IHC: What is your cancer diagnosis story?E: Cancer is in my family. My brother died...

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Cancer PTSD Almost Killed Me Emotionally, Therapy is Reviving Me

 My life was threatened eight years ago when I discovered a large malignant tumor over my heart, encroaching into my jugular vein. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. My initial reaction to this diagnosis was surrendering completely and going into the fetal position. I then chose to begin chemotherapy in order to survive. Chemotherapy did...

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The Quick-Fix Mediterranean Diet

 The Quick-Fix Mediterranean DietBy Michael GollustAdding international flair to your diet could quickly lead to a healthier heart.After only 3 months of eating a Mediterranean diet, study participants reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease by approximately 15%. A...

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9 Health Benefits of Eating Oats and Oatmeal

 9 Health Benefits of Eating Oats and OatmealOats are among the healthiest grains on earth.They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits.These include...

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